A global health scholar with extensive experience in research, teaching, and project management, Sahra is an Assistant Professor of Global Health at Denison University. Her research and publications encompass reproductive health, health systems, social determinants of health, and the role of self-awareness in health and education. Prior to completing her Master’s in Public Health, she worked as a Technical Project Officer at Abt Global on the Health Financing and Governance project, a five-year global initiative awarded by USAID and implemented in 40 countries. Sahra was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award from the National Institutes of Health for one of her research projects, and in 2023, the University of Maryland honored her with the Women of Influence Award.